Mold maker vs die sinker apprentice

The differences between mold makers and die sinker apprentices can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a mold maker and a die sinker apprentice. Additionally, a mold maker has an average salary of $48,841, which is higher than the $48,380 average annual salary of a die sinker apprentice.

The top three skills for a mold maker include grinders, plastic injection molds and cnc machines. The most important skills for a die sinker apprentice are grinders, hand tools, and manual lathes.

Mold maker vs die sinker apprentice overview

	Mold Maker	Die Sinker Apprentice
Yearly salary	$48,841	$48,380
Hourly rate	$23.48	$23.26
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	13,896	7,189
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	54	54
Years of experience	6	6

Mold maker vs die sinker apprentice salary

Mold makers and die sinker apprentices have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mold Maker	Die Sinker Apprentice
Average salary	$48,841	$48,380
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $68,000	Between $35,000 And $66,000
Highest paying City	Monterey, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Vicor	-
Best paying industry	Automotive	-

Differences between mold maker and die sinker apprentice education

There are a few differences between a mold maker and a die sinker apprentice in terms of educational background:

	Mold Maker	Die Sinker Apprentice
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Mold maker vs die sinker apprentice demographics

Here are the differences between mold makers' and die sinker apprentices' demographics:

	Mold Maker	Die Sinker Apprentice
Average age	54	54
Gender ratio	Male, 95.6% Female, 4.4%	Male, 95.9% Female, 4.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 2.4% Unknown, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.5% Asian, 2.7% White, 84.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 2.5% Unknown, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% Asian, 2.7% White, 84.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between mold maker and die sinker apprentice duties and responsibilities

Mold maker example responsibilities.

Utilize Creo to create accurate part models including mold splits, BOM's and assemblies.
Have experience repairing molds including mig welding aluminum.
Convert part drawings to AutoCad.
Train engineers on use of SolidWorks.
Adher to safety standards and ISO requirements.
Lead mold machinist utilizing Haas vertical milling machines.

Die sinker apprentice example responsibilities.

Operate MIG, TIG, and arc welders.
Certify MIG welder; TIG welder on stainless steel, harden steel (e.g.
Experience using large ceiling hoists and a trial press for test parts runs.
Train extensively with making of tools, sheet metal progression dies, jigs, gages, fixtures.
Set up and operate variety of machines, such as Bridgeport's, CNC/EDM, and bench grinders.
Fabricate parts from both blueprints and samples, using mill, lathe, multiple grinders, and precision measuring tools.

Mold maker vs die sinker apprentice skills

Common mold maker skills

Grinders, 13%
Plastic Injection Molds, 8%
CNC Machines, 8%
Math, 5%
Jigs, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%

Common die sinker apprentice skills

Grinders, 18%
Hand Tools, 13%
Manual Lathes, 11%
Jigs, 11%
Drill Presses, 7%
Machine Tools, 6%